Most of the readings have been focused on substance abuse and alcohol addictions. However, these treatment approaches can easily be utilized in the other behavioral addictions as well. In this activity, you are to discuss the application of these approaches to behavioral addictions and utilize academic references to support this application. After reviewing the disease and harm reduction models for use with alcohol or substance abuse, answer the following questions: Choose another behavioral addiction (such as pornography, eating, shopping, etc.). Discuss how the harm reduction model and the abstinence-based models may be appropriate for use with the behavioral addiction you have chosen. Add to the discussion of your classmates using the guidelines below.
Most of the readings have been focused on substance abuse and alcohol addictions. However, these treatment approaches can easily be utilized in the other behavioral addictions as well. In this activity, you are to discuss the application of these approaches to behavioral addictions and utilize academic references to support this application. After reviewing the disease and harm reduction models for use with alcohol or substance abuse, answer the following questions: Choose another behavioral addiction (such as pornography, eating, shopping, etc.). Discuss how the harm reduction model and the abstinence-based models may be appropriate for use with the behavioral addiction you have chosen. Add to the discussion of your classmates using the guidelines below.